Families enjoying a day at Sandhaven Beach in South Shields on Monday, August 24, before the bad weather hit the borough.Families enjoying a day at Sandhaven Beach in South Shields on Monday, August 24, before the bad weather hit the borough.
Families enjoying a day at Sandhaven Beach in South Shields on Monday, August 24, before the bad weather hit the borough.

What a difference a day makes! 11 photos of families enjoying Sandhaven beach before Storm Francis

Storm Francis has brought heavy rain to South Tyneside after an initially bright start to the week.

From surfing lessons at Sandhaven Beach in South Shields to enjoying a coffee on the seafront, many people made the most of the good weather while it lasted.

Are you pictured out and about along the coast in our gallery?